Program Administrative Specialist

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 22 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 05 Apr 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129285
Title: Program Administrative Specialist
Functional Title: Program Administrative Specialist
Category Status: 20-Nonexempt,Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.00
Unit: VPF-CON-Payroll Services
Hiring Range Minimum: 49619
Hiring Range Maximum: 59543
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Nonexempt Benefits Summary

Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The primary purpose of this position is to accurately process payments to over 800 Non-Resident Alien (NRA) employees receiving tax treaties and Independent Contractor/Fellows in both a timely and efficient manner for USM System Institutions.
NRA payments have unique requirements. Additional knowledge of international payments, tax policies, procedures, and laws are needed.
The position duties include:
  • Processing NRA paperwork.
  • Maintaining the Glacier tax database.
  • Ensuring that the University follows all applicable state, federal, international and university personnel and payroll policies and procedures.
  • Staying current on all issues regarding NRA payments and taxation.


This position serves as a liaison to the Central Payroll Bureau (CPB), all USM System Institutions on all matters as they relate to wages and/or payments (as appropriate) made to NRA employees and Independent Contractors/Fellows.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience:
Four years experience in administrative staff work.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Working knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information, working knowledge of analytical and statistical principles and techniques.
  • Skill in the use of office automation software and its applications, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, to handle sensitive materials with discretion and tact, to present ideas and information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material in chart and graph form. Ability to independently handle multiple tasks and set priorities.


Other:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications.
  • Familiar with Workday.
  • Familiar with PHR.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Normal office environment with extensive computer use. Must be able to clearly read computer screen, and type, for extended periods. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling common office items such as supplies, files and documented materials.
Posting Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: 04/05/2024
Open Until Filled No
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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